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CU53 ZBF

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

90,222 mi
Last recorded90,222 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZBF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 90,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 84,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,485 miles

Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight rusting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,824 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,476 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,424 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,791 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,094 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,633 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,122 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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CU53 ZBF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 ZBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU53 ZBF registered?

CU53 ZBF is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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